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What is natural family planning?
Natural family planning is a form of birth control that is based on the timing of sex during a woman's menstrual cycle. It is not a single method but a variety of methods. Contraception
What is natural family planning?
What factors influence the suc...

What are the dangers of smoking?
Smoking is a leading cause of death in women. Lung cancer causes more deaths in women than any other type of cancer, including breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Another smoking-related disease, heart disease, is currently the number one killer of women in the Unit...

What is vulvodynia?
Vulvodynia is chronic (long-lasting) pain and discomfort of the vulva that is not caused by an infection, skin disease, or cancer. It is likely that many factors, including those related to the body’s nerves, hormones, or immune system, are involved. Gynecologic Problems
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What are some of the common skin changes that occur during pregnancy?
Many women notice changes to their skin, nails, and hair during pregnancy. Some of the most common changes include the following:
Dark spots on the breasts, nipples, or inner thighs
Melasma—brown patches on the face around th...

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV can enter the bloodstream through contact with the body fluids of an infected person, such as blood or semen. This can happen during sex or by sharing needles used to inject drugs. An infecte...

What are diagnostic tests for birth defects?
Prenatal diagnostic tests are able to detect some birth defects before a baby is born. Pregnancy
What are diagnostic tests for birth defects?
What is a birth defect?
What causes birth defects?
What other types ...

What is a birth defect?
A birth defect is a problem that is present at birth, although it may not be noticed until the child is older. Birth defects may affect any part of the body, including major organs such as the heart, lungs, or brain. The defect may affect the baby’s appearance, a body func...

What are genes?
A gene is a small piece of hereditary material called DNA that controls some aspect of a person’s physical makeup or a process in the body. Genes come in pairs. Pregnancy
What are genes?
What are chromosomes?
What determines my baby’s sex?
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What are the types of pain-relieving medications that can be used during labor and delivery? In general, there are two types of pain-relieving drugs: 1) analgesics and 2) anesthetics. Analgesics relieve pain without total loss of feeling or muscle movement. They are used to lessen pain but usually...

What are some common digestive problems?
Common digestive problems include the following:
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Acid reflux
• Hemorrhoids
Most common digestive problems are short term and easy to control with lifestyle changes and sometimes medication. In some cases, these problems can...